Designer jeans

Hey guys, I was just wondering, what do you think are the biggest differences between designer jeans and a cheap pair of jeans? Obviously quality, but do you feel better wearing a brand name than a cheap pair? Discuss..

Hey guys, I was just wondering, what do you think are the biggest differences between designer jeans and a cheap pair of jeans? Obviously quality, but do you feel better wearing a brand name than a cheap pair? Discuss..

There's many big differences. Quality is always one of the big differences. Top designer jeans are made in Italy, the US, or Japan. Cheaper jeans are made in Asia. While this doesn't always mean that Asian jeans are lower-quality, many top-notch jeans like Paper Denim and Cloth have hand-set pockets and hand-created washes and fading (vs. mass-produced chemical treatments). Styling is also up there. Designer jeans have a variety of cuts and styles to choose from. If you fit a certain body type (relatively slim to average), the jeans will fit especially well. Also, certain brands are known for a specific fit.

I find PDC to be very generous in their cuts. If you want lots of room in the leg with a low rise, go for a pair of those. Also, I totally agree with everything Versace said. Designer jeans just have more unique qualities to them than mass produced pairs.

Know of any brands that make jeans with a low-rise and not-girly-skinny legs?

If you don't want to spend $150, or if you're not 6 foot so you can't wear PDCs (elitist bastards.), Levis 529-low rise straight-are a helluva good pair of jeans. Really low rise, pretty wide leg, and the Levi's red tab on your backside to boot.

Also, I totally agree with everything Versace said. Designer jeans just have more unique qualities to them than mass produced pairs.

I like all the little details and stylish touches the nicer designers (PDC, Seven, Levi's Premium, Diesel) add to the jeans, to me that makes them more worth the price. Also, the added benefits of great washes that get better with age (instead of rinsing right out) and elements of quality mean that I can wear these jeans a lot longer than lesser brands.

This is a little off topic, but sifting through a thrift store I found a pair of old, still tagged Sear/Roebuck Western Wear jeans. They're "Cut to fit over boots," and while I'm generally a 34, these are a 36 and fit great (70's styling, I suppose). The rise is a little long, but it's a great find, and I just wanted to crow. The best part is the artwork on the large tag, looks like Burt and Loni circa Smokey and the Bandit.

Differences are principally cuts and finishes (usually very noticieable) and to a lesser extent, the quality of the denim. I personally swear by the denim used by Paper Denim, but similar arguments could be made for Rogan, Evisu (although I'm not a fan of the styling,) True Religion (one of my new favorites,) and A.P.C. and Helmut Lang, the original designer super stiff and distressed jeans, respectively. Especially for men's jeans, there are not a lot of good choices if you opt for jeans in a lower price bracket. Women are much luckier in this regard. For a guy with bigger thighs, the best low waisted, bootcut jean is probably the Paper Denim GTO.

Know of any brands that make jeans with a low-rise and not-girly-skinny legs?

J.Lindeberg, most of jeans would probably fit the bill. You Americans, however, might not appreciate his collection as they are usually kinda fitted, not like disgustingly tight but more than average...

Know of any brands that make jeans with a low-rise and not-girly-skinny legs?

J.Lindeberg, most of jeans would probably fit the bill. You Americans, however, might not appreciate his collection as they are usually kinda fitted, not like disgustingly tight but more than average...

There's a 'high-end' store targeted at 18-25 year olds (they carry Diesel, PDC, Seven, G Star, Gsus, some obscure European and Japanese brands, etc) a mile or so from campus that carries this line. From what I've seen the designs are very nice.

J.Lindeberg, most of jeans would probably fit the bill. You Americans, however, might not appreciate his collection as they are usually kinda fitted, not like disgustingly tight but more than average...

Don't bring up J. Lindeberg jeans. I bought a pair this past summer and lost weight as right after I got them. Never wore them once. It's a sad tale. If anyone wants to buy them off me, let me know. They have no tags, but I've only put them on once in the fitting room.